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Net Zero

Net Zero refers to the point at which greenhouse gas emissions released into the atmosphere are balanced by the removal of an equivalent amount of emissions, with organisations first reducing emissions as far as possible before addressing any residual emissions through permanent removals. Achieving net zero requires comprehensive action across Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions and has become a central objective of corporate sustainability strategies, climate policy and global efforts to limit climate change.

SustainabilityOnline covers the latest developments in net zero strategy, including corporate climate strategies, emissions reduction, decarbonisation, renewable energy, climate disclosure, carbon accounting and evolving sustainability regulations. We explore how organisations are setting and delivering net zero targets, reducing value chain emissions, strengthening climate governance, adopting low-carbon technologies and integrating net zero into long-term business strategy. We also examine developments in sustainable finance, carbon capture, industrial decarbonisation, climate resilience and corporate sustainability reporting.

Related topics: net zero, greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonisation, carbon reduction, Scope 1 emissions, Scope 2 emissions, Scope 3 emissions, climate change, climate disclosure, carbon accounting, renewable energy, energy efficiency, carbon capture, low-carbon technologies, climate resilience, sustainable finance, corporate sustainability, ESG reporting and climate strategy.

The Net Zero Banking Alliance's (NZBA) recent decision to revise its guidelines from a strict 1.5°C target to a more flexible 'well below 2°C' target represents a 'loosening of climate ambitions', analysts at ABN Amro have commented.
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New NZBA standards represent a ‘loosening of climate ambitions’

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The Net Zero Banking Alliance‘s (NZBA) recent decision to revise its guidelines from a strict 1.5°C target to a more…

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While ten years have passed since the Paris Agreement, global efforts to reduce emissions are still lacking, with recent UN projections indicating that the world is on course for a temperature rise of 3.1°C by 2100 – well above the 1.5°C limit, with potentially devastating consequences.
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5 pathways for countries setting national emissions reduction targets

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While ten years have passed since the Paris Agreement, global efforts to reduce emissions are still lacking, with recent UN…

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Denmark, one of the world's leading maritime nations, has described the recent net-zero agreement by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as a "first step towards climate-neutral shipping" by 2050.
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IMO climate agreement a ‘historic’ first step, say Danes

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Denmark, one of the world’s leading maritime nations, has described the recent net-zero agreement by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)…

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The exit of several high profile banks and investment firms from the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) risks eroding public trust in these institutions, a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis has found.
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Withdrawal of banks from climate alliances risks eroding public trust

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The exit of several high profile banks and investment firms from the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) risks eroding public…

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The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) India has partnered with the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to launch a decarbonisation roadmap for India's cement industry, which aims to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions for the sector by 2070.
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GCCA unveils decarbonisation plan for Indian cement industry

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The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) India has partnered with the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to launch a…

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The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released a draft set of new standards, with which it is seeking to address the challenges that businesses face in setting and achieving net-zero targets and tackling Scope 3 emissions.
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SBTi proposes new standards to assist businesses with net-zero ambitions

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The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released a draft set of new standards, with which it is seeking to…

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India will require between $10 trillion and $19 trillion for its net zero transition

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India‘s transition to net zero will cost between $10 trillion and $19 trillion, new research from the Grantham Research Institute…

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The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)’s Towards Net Zero Coalition has released its Key Takeaways Report from the 2024 Commodity Masterclass series, which summarises the progress made by leading food firms in decarbonising their food supply chains.
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CGF’s Towards Net Zero Coalition releases ‘Key Takeaways’ report

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The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)’s Towards Net Zero Coalition has released the Key Takeaways Report from its 2024 Commodity Masterclass…

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Google has announced that as part of its net-zero targets, it contracted over $100 million in carbon removal credits last year, three times that of the previous year.
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Google contracted more than $100m in carbon removal credits last year

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Google has announced that as part of its net-zero targets, it contracted over $100 million in carbon removal credits last…

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Australian bank Macquarie has announced it is withdrawing from the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), a group of banks around the world seeking to align their operations with net zero guidelines by 2050.
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Australia’s Macquarie pulls out of Net-Zero Banking Alliance

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Australian bank Macquarie has announced it is withdrawing from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), a group of banks around the…

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